Adriano “Andy” Marulli, age 84, of Malden passed away on Wednesday, December 16th. Born in San Valentino, Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Maria (Odoardi) Marulli. Adriano came to the U.S in the mid-1960’s, made his home first in Waltham then moved to Malden where he lived for almost 50 years. He was employed at Thermo Electron as a machinist for 20 years. He was also a longtime member of the Appian Club in Stoneham.
Adriano was a man of all trades. He loved to work with his hands whether it was building something, fixing something or cutting something down. It was important to him to pass down traditions from Italy to his children, gathering together to make wine, sauce and many other Italian customs. He also loved to spend time in his garden and playing cards with his many friends.
Adriano was the beloved husband of the late Lucia (Ricci) Marulli, and the devoted father of Paul Marulli and his wife Robin of Saugus, Chris Marulli and his wife Kerry of Groveland, Marianna Neville and her husband Michael of Malden. He was the loving grandfather of Juliana, Noelle, Christopher, Nicholas, Adriana, Micayla and Liana-Rose. Adriano was the dear brother of the late Mario Marulli and his late wife Flora, and the uncle of the late Ralph Marulli and Steve Marulli of Stoneham and many more nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Wednesday, December 23rd at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday, December 22 from 4 through 6 PM. Social distancing protocols will be followed throughout the services. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Adriano's name Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.